Daily · 14 August 2023
Top 100 independent films
Ranked from 98 down to 1. Generated by /lad, illustrated by /iad.
#1
Pulp Fiction (1994)
Pulp Fiction (1994) is an iconic crime drama directed by Quentin Tarantino. It follows the intertwining stories of two mob hitmen, a boxer, a gangster's wife, and a pair of diner bandits as they navigate the criminal underworld of Los Angeles. Featuring an all-
#2
Reservoir Dogs (1992)
Reservoir Dogs is a 1992 crime thriller film directed by Quentin Tarantino. The film follows a group of criminals who are hired to pull off a diamond heist, but things quickly go awry when one of them turns out to be an undercover police officer. The story follows the criminals
#3
Juno (2007)
Juno is a 2007 American coming-of-age comedy-drama film directed by Jason Reitman and written by Diablo Cody. The film stars Ellen Page as the title character, an independent-minded teenager confronting an unplanned pregnancy and the subsequent events that put pressures of adult life
#4
Little Miss Sunshine (2006)
Little Miss Sunshine is a 2006 American comedy-drama film about a family's journey to a children's beauty pageant. The film stars Greg Kinnear, Steve Carell, Toni Collette, Paul Dano, Abigail Breslin, and Alan Arkin, and was
#5
The Blair Witch Project (1999)
The Blair Witch Project is a 1999 American found footage psychological horror film written, directed and edited by Daniel Myrick and Eduardo Sánchez. It tells the story of three student filmmakers—Heather Donahue, Michael C. Williams, and Joshua Leonard—who hike in the
#6
Memento (2000)
Memento is a 2000 psychological thriller film written and directed by Christopher Nolan. The film follows Leonard Shelby, a man suffering from anterograde amnesia, as he attempts to avenge the rape and murder of his wife. With the help of notes and tattoos, Leonard must piece
#7
The Usual Suspects (1995)
The Usual Suspects (1995) is a classic crime thriller directed by Bryan Singer. It follows the story of five criminals who are brought together by a mysterious figure known as Keyser Söze. As they attempt to unravel the truth behind Söze's identity, they find themselves
#8
Lost in Translation (2003)
Lost in Translation is a 2003 romantic comedy-drama film written and directed by Sofia Coppola. The film follows Bob Harris (Bill Murray), an aging American movie star, and Charlotte (Scarlett Johansson), a young college graduate, as they develop a relationship after meeting in
#9
Fargo (1996)
Fargo is a 1996 crime drama film written, produced, and directed by the Coen brothers. Set in the snowy landscape of Minnesota, the film follows a pregnant police chief, Marge Gunderson, as she investigates a series of homicides connected to a desperate car salesman and his shady associates
#10
Donnie Darko (2001)
Donnie Darko is a psychological thriller set in the 1980s, starring Jake Gyllenhaal as a troubled teenager who is visited by a mysterious figure who tells him the world will end in 28 days. As Donnie struggles to make sense of the visions and events that unfold around
#11
Slumdog Millionaire (2008)
Slumdog Millionaire is a 2008 British drama film directed by Danny Boyle, written by Simon Beaufoy, and produced by Christian Colson. The film tells the story of Jamal Malik, an 18-year-old orphan from the slums of Mumbai, who is one question away
#12
The Big Lebowski (1998)
The Big Lebowski (1998) is a cult classic comedy film directed by the Coen Brothers. It follows the story of Jeff "The Dude" Lebowski, a laid-back, unemployed slacker who is mistaken for a millionaire of the same name. After being attacked and
#13
Trainspotting (1996)
Trainspotting is a 1996 British black comedy-drama film directed by Danny Boyle and starring Ewan McGregor, Ewen Bremner, Jonny Lee Miller, Kevin McKidd, Robert Carlyle, and Kelly Macdonald. The film follows a group of heroin addicts in a
#14
Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind (2004)
Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind is a 2004 romantic science fiction comedy-drama film written by Charlie Kaufman and directed by Michel Gondry. The film follows an estranged couple who have each other erased from their memories. As their memories are erased, the couple begins to discover the
#15
Napoleon Dynamite (2004)
Napoleon Dynamite is a 2004 American comedy film about an awkward high school student who finds himself in the middle of a series of misadventures. The film follows Napoleon, a socially awkward teenage boy from rural Idaho, as he navigates the struggles of life in a small town. Along
#16
Moonlight (2016)
Moonlight (2016) is a powerful coming-of-age drama that follows the life of Chiron, a young African-American man growing up in a rough Miami neighborhood. Through three distinct chapters of his life, Chiron struggles to find his place in the world as he navigates
#17
The Shape of Water (2017)
The Shape of Water is a 2017 romantic fantasy drama film directed by Guillermo del Toro and starring Sally Hawkins, Michael Shannon, Richard Jenkins, Doug Jones, Michael Stuhlbarg, and Octavia Spencer. Set in Baltimore in 1962, the story follows a mute custodian at a
#18
The Witch (2015)
The Witch is a 2015 horror film directed by Robert Eggers. It follows a Puritan family in 1630s New England who are terrorized by a mysterious witch living in the nearby woods. The family must confront their own fears and prejudices as they battle the supernatural forces that threaten their very
#19
Boyhood (2014)
Boyhood is a 2014 American coming-of-age drama film written and directed by Richard Linklater. The film follows the life of Mason Evans Jr. (Ellar Coltrane) from age 6 to age 18, as he grows up in Texas with his divorced parents (Patricia
#20
The Florida Project (2017)
The Florida Project (2017) is a drama film directed by Sean Baker. It follows the story of a precocious six-year-old and her ragtag group of friends whose summer of fun is threatened by their parents' struggles with poverty, homelessness, and other issues. Set against the
#21
A Ghost Story (2017)
A Ghost Story (2017) is a supernatural drama film written and directed by David Lowery. It follows a recently deceased man (Casey Affleck) who returns to his former home as a ghost, where he observes the lives of his wife (Rooney Mara) and the new occupants
#22
Lady Bird (2017)
Lady Bird is a 2017 American coming-of-age comedy-drama film written and directed by Greta Gerwig. Set in Sacramento, California in 2002, it follows the adventures of a precocious and strong-willed 17-year-old girl, Christine "Lady Bird
#23
The Lobster (2015)
The Lobster (2015) is a dark comedy set in a dystopian world where single people are given 45 days to find a romantic partner or else they are transformed into an animal of their choosing. The film follows David, a recently divorced man, as he navigates this strange world and attempts
#24
The Disaster Artist (2017)
The Disaster Artist is a 2017 biographical comedy-drama film directed by and starring James Franco. Based on Greg Sestero's non-fiction book of the same name, the film chronicles the making of the 2003 cult film The Room, widely considered one of the worst films ever
#25
The Room (2003)
The Room (2003) is a cult classic dark comedy about a man named Johnny (played by Tommy Wiseau) whose seemingly perfect life is thrown into chaos when his fiancée Lisa (Juliette Danielle) begins an affair with his best friend Mark (Greg Sestero). As
#26
The Spectacular Now (2013)
The Spectacular Now (2013) is a coming-of-age romantic drama about a high school senior, Sutter Keely, who lives in the present moment and embraces it with enthusiasm. After meeting the introverted Aimee Finicky, Sutter's life begins to change as
#27
Blue Valentine (2010)
Blue Valentine is a 2010 romantic drama film starring Ryan Gosling and Michelle Williams. The film follows the story of a couple, Dean and Cindy, as they struggle to keep their marriage alive. Through flashbacks, the film explores their courtship and the events that led to their current situation. With
#28
Drive (2011)
Drive is a 2011 action-packed thriller starring Ryan Gosling as a Hollywood stuntman who moonlights as a getaway driver. When he falls for his neighbor, Irene (Carey Mulligan), he finds himself in the middle of a dangerous heist involving her husband, Standard (
#29
The Artist (2011)
The Artist (2011) is a French romantic comedy-drama film written and directed by Michel Hazanavicius. It stars Jean Dujardin and Bérénice Bejo as a silent film star and a young dancer, respectively, who fall in love as the industry
#30
The Grand Budapest Hotel (2014)
The Grand Budapest Hotel is a 2014 comedy-drama film written and directed by Wes Anderson. Set in the 1930s, the film follows the adventures of Gustave H, a legendary concierge at a famous European hotel, and Zero Moustafa, the lobby boy who becomes his
#31
Birdman (2014)
Birdman (2014) is a dark comedy-drama film directed by Alejandro González Iñárritu. The film follows a washed-up actor, Riggan Thomson (Michael Keaton), who once played a popular superhero, as he attempts to revive his career
#32
Whiplash (2014)
Whiplash is a 2014 American drama film written and directed by Damien Chazelle. The film follows Andrew Neiman, a young jazz drummer who is pushed by his instructor to pursue perfection at any cost. Andrew's ambition to become one of the greats leads him to confront the demons
#33
Her (2013)
Her (2013) is a romantic science fiction drama film written, directed, and produced by Spike Jonze. The film follows Theodore Twombly (Joaquin Phoenix), a lonely man who develops a relationship with an intelligent computer operating system (voiced by Scarlett Johansson). Set in a
#34
The Tree of Life (2011)
The Tree of Life is a 2011 American experimental drama film written and directed by Terrence Malick. The film follows the life journey of the eldest son, Jack, through the innocence of childhood to his disillusioned adult years as he tries to reconcile a complicated relationship with his father. The film
#35
The Master (2012)
The Master (2012) is a drama film directed by Paul Thomas Anderson and starring Joaquin Phoenix, Philip Seymour Hoffman, and Amy Adams. The story follows a troubled World War II veteran, Freddie Quell, as he struggles to find his place in post-war America. He meets Lancaster
#36
The Descendants (2011)
The Descendants (2011) is a drama film directed by Alexander Payne and starring George Clooney, Shailene Woodley, and Amara Miller. The story follows Matt King, a Hawaiian land baron, as he struggles to reconnect with his two daughters after his wife suffers a
#37
The Fighter (2010)
The Fighter is a 2010 biographical sports drama film directed by David O. Russell. It stars Mark Wahlberg, Christian Bale, Amy Adams, and Melissa Leo. The film tells the story of boxer "Irish" Micky Ward and his older half-brother Dicky Eklund,
#38
Black Swan (2010)
Black Swan is a psychological thriller from 2010 directed by Darren Aronofsky. The film follows a ballerina, Nina (Natalie Portman), as she strives to perfect her craft and win the lead role in a production of Swan Lake. As she dives deeper into her role,
#39
Precious (2009)
Precious (2009) is a powerful and emotionally gripping drama about a young African American woman's journey to self-discovery and empowerment. Set in Harlem, New York, the film follows Precious Jones, an overweight, illiterate teenager who is pregnant with her second child. Despite facing
#40
The Hurt Locker (2008)
The Hurt Locker is a 2008 American war drama film directed by Kathryn Bigelow. Set during the Iraq War, it follows an elite Army Explosive Ordnance Disposal team who are tasked with disposing of bombs in the heat of combat. The team is led by Staff Sergeant William James
#41
No Country for Old Men (2007)
No Country for Old Men is a 2007 American neo-Western crime thriller film directed and written by Joel and Ethan Coen, based on Cormac McCarthy's novel of the same name. The film follows a Texas welder and Vietnam veteran in the desert landscape of 1980 West Texas. After finding
#42
There Will Be Blood (2007)
This Academy Award-winning drama follows the story of Daniel Plainview, an ambitious oilman in the early 20th century. After striking it rich in the California oil fields, Plainview's ruthless ambition and greed drive him to build an empire, but at a terrible cost. As Plainview
#43
The Wrestler (2008)
The Wrestler is a 2008 American sports drama film directed by Darren Aronofsky and starring Mickey Rourke, Marisa Tomei, and Evan Rachel Wood. The film follows a professional wrestler, Randy "The Ram" Robinson (Rourke), as he struggles to make a living while
#44
Sideways (2004)
Sideways (2004) is a comedy-drama film directed by Alexander Payne and written by Payne and Jim Taylor. It follows two men, Miles (Paul Giamatti) and Jack (Thomas Haden Church), on a week-long road trip through California's wine country.
#45
American Splendor (2003)
American Splendor is a 2003 American biographical comedy-drama film directed by Shari Springer Berman and Robert Pulcini. The film is based on the life of Harvey Pekar, an American comic book writer and underground cultural figure, and stars Paul Giamatti as Pek
#46
Mulholland Drive (2001)
Mulholland Drive is a 2001 psychological thriller film directed by David Lynch. The film follows the story of Betty Elms, an aspiring actress, and Rita, a woman suffering from amnesia, as they search for clues to Rita's identity. Along the way, they uncover a
#47
Requiem for a Dream (2000)
Requiem for a Dream is a 2000 American psychological drama film directed by Darren Aronofsky and based on Hubert Selby Jr.'s 1978 novel of the same name. The film follows four characters as they descend into the depths of addiction and desperation. It stars Ellen Burstyn,
#48
Being John Malkovich (1999)
Being John Malkovich is a 1999 dark comedy film directed by Spike Jonze and written by Charlie Kaufman. The film follows a puppeteer who discovers a portal that leads into the mind of actor John Malkovich. Craig Schwartz (John Cusack) is a struggling puppeteer who
#49
Pi (1998)
Pi is a 1998 psychological thriller directed by Darren Aronofsky. The film follows a troubled mathematician, Max Cohen, as he struggles to make sense of the mysterious patterns he discovers in the stock market. As Max's obsession with the patterns grows, he finds himself in a dangerous game of
#50
The Full Monty (1997)
The Full Monty is a 1997 British comedy-drama film directed by Peter Cattaneo, starring Robert Carlyle, Mark Addy, William Snape, Steve Huison, Tom Wilkinson, Paul Barber, and Hugo Speer. The story follows six unemployed steelworkers in Sheffield,
#52
Clerks (1994)
Clerks (1994) is a classic black comedy film written and directed by Kevin Smith. It follows the story of two convenience store clerks, Dante and Randal, as they navigate their mundane lives in a small New Jersey town. The film follows the two as they deal with customers,
#53
Dazed and Confused (1993)
Dazed and Confused is a 1993 American coming-of-age comedy film written and directed by Richard Linklater. Set in the summer of 1976, the film follows a group of teenagers in a small Texas town as they navigate their way through the last day of school and prepare for the
#54
El Mariachi (1992)
El Mariachi is a 1992 Mexican action-comedy film written and directed by Robert Rodriguez. The film follows a mariachi musician who is mistaken for a criminal and must fight for his life. It stars Carlos Gallardo as the titular mariachi, Consuelo Gó
#56
Blue Velvet (1986)
Blue Velvet (1986) is a psychological thriller directed by David Lynch. The film follows Jeffrey Beaumont, a college student who discovers a severed ear in a field while walking home from school. His investigation leads him to uncover a dark underworld of crime and violence in his small town. The
#57
Stranger Than Paradise (1984)
Stranger Than Paradise is a 1984 American independent black-and-white comedy-drama film written and directed by Jim Jarmusch. The film follows two cousins, Willie and Eddie, who take a road trip from Cleveland to Florida to visit their cousin Eva. Along the way,
#58
Eraserhead (1977)
Eraserhead is a 1977 surrealist horror film written and directed by David Lynch. Set in a dystopian industrial landscape, the film follows the story of Henry Spencer, a man struggling to cope with the arrival of a monstrous baby and the strange inhabitants of his dilapidated apartment building. With
#59
Night of the Living Dead (1968)
Night of the Living Dead is a classic horror film from 1968. It follows a group of people who are trapped in a rural Pennsylvania farmhouse and must fight off an onslaught of flesh-eating zombies. The movie is considered to be one of the most influential horror films of all time, and
#60
Easy Rider (1969)
Easy Rider is a classic 1969 American road movie about two bikers, Wyatt (Peter Fonda) and Billy (Dennis Hopper), who embark on a cross-country journey in search of freedom and adventure. Along the way, they encounter a variety of characters, from a drunken lawyer
#61
The Passion of Joan of Arc (1928)
The Passion of Joan of Arc (1928) is a silent French film directed by Carl Theodor Dreyer. It tells the story of Joan of Arc, a young French peasant girl who is inspired by God to lead the French army against the English during the Hundred Years' War.
#62
The Birth of a Nation (1915)
The Birth of a Nation (1915) is a silent epic drama film directed by D. W. Griffith. It chronicles the Civil War and Reconstruction era of the United States, and tells the story of two families from the North and South who are divided by the war. The film
#63
The Seventh Seal (1957)
The Seventh Seal (1957) is a classic Swedish drama film directed by Ingmar Bergman. Set in the Middle Ages, it follows a knight who returns home from the Crusades, only to find his homeland ravaged by the Black Death. He challenges Death to a game of chess,
#64
The 400 Blows (1959)
The 400 Blows is a classic French New Wave film from 1959 directed by François Truffaut. It follows the story of Antoine Doinel, a troubled adolescent boy growing up in Paris who struggles to find his place in the world. The film follows Antoine's journey as he faces
#65
Breathless (1960)
Breathless (1960) is a French New Wave classic directed by Jean-Luc Godard. Starring Jean-Paul Belmondo and Jean Seberg, the film follows the story of Michel, a young criminal on the run from the police. As he attempts to evade capture,
#66
A Woman Under the Influence (1974)
A Woman Under the Influence is a 1974 drama film directed by John Cassavetes. The film follows Mabel Longhetti (Gena Rowlands), a housewife who is struggling to cope with her increasingly erratic behavior and its effect on her family. As Mabel's behavior becomes more and
#67
The Killing of a Chinese Bookie (1976)
The Killing of a Chinese Bookie is a 1976 crime drama directed by John Cassavetes. The film follows the story of Cosmo Vitelli, a small-time club owner who is forced to commit a murder in order to pay off a debt to a mobster. With his
#68
Paris, Texas (1984)
Paris, Texas is a 1984 drama film directed by Wim Wenders. The film follows the story of Travis Henderson, a man who has been missing for four years. After being found in a desert in Texas, he attempts to reconnect with his brother and seven-year-old son. Along
#69
Wings of Desire (1987)
Wings of Desire (1987) is a critically acclaimed drama directed by Wim Wenders. Set in Berlin, the film follows an angel, Damiel, who has the power to hear the thoughts of the people in the city. He falls in love with a beautiful trapeze artist,
#70
My Own Private Idaho (1991)
My Own Private Idaho is a 1991 American independent drama film written and directed by Gus Van Sant. The film stars River Phoenix and Keanu Reeves as two hustlers from Portland, Oregon who embark on a journey of self-discovery and find their true identities. Set against the backdrop of the
#71
Breaking the Waves (1996)
Breaking the Waves is a 1996 drama film directed by Lars von Trier and starring Emily Watson. Set in the Scottish Highlands in the early 1970s, the film tells the story of a young woman, Bess, who is deeply in love with her husband, Jan, an oil rig worker
#72
The Sweet Hereafter (1997)
The Sweet Hereafter is a 1997 drama film directed by Atom Egoyan. It tells the story of a small town in British Columbia that is devastated by a school bus accident. The film follows the lives of the town's inhabitants as they grapple with the tragedy and its aftermath. The Sweet
#73
The Celebration (1998)
The Celebration (1998) is a Danish drama film directed by Thomas Vinterberg. It tells the story of a family gathering to celebrate the 60th birthday of their patriarch, Helge. As the family members arrive, old tensions and secrets begin to surface, leading to a dramatic climax.
#74
All About My Mother (1999)
All About My Mother is a 1999 Spanish drama film directed by Pedro Almodóvar. The film follows Manuela, a single mother who travels to Barcelona in search of her son's father after her son is killed in a car accident. Along the way, she meets a variety of characters
#75
Amores Perros (2000)
Amores Perros is a 2000 Mexican drama film directed by Alejandro González Iñárritu. The film follows three separate stories that are connected by a car accident in Mexico City. Each story follows a different character and explores themes of love, loss, and redemption.
#76
Y Tu Mamá También (2001)
Y Tu Mamá También (2001) is a Mexican drama film directed by Alfonso Cuarón. The story follows two teenage boys, Julio and Tenoch, who embark on a road trip with an older woman, Luisa, in search of an idyllic beach
#77
City of God (2002)
City of God is a 2002 Brazilian crime drama film directed by Fernando Meirelles and co-directed by Kátia Lund. Set in the Cidade de Deus suburb of Rio de Janeiro, the film tells the story of the lives of people in the impoverished area, depicting
#78
Oldboy (2003)
Oldboy is a 2003 South Korean neo-noir action thriller film directed by Park Chan-wook. The film tells the story of Oh Dae-su, a man who is inexplicably imprisoned for 15 years without explanation. When he is unexpectedly released, he embarks on a
#79
The Lives of Others (2006)
The Lives of Others is a 2006 German drama film written and directed by Florian Henckel von Donnersmarck. Set in East Berlin in 1984, the film follows a Stasi officer who is assigned to spy on a successful playwright and his actress girlfriend. As the officer begins
#80
The Secret in Their Eyes (2009)
The Secret in Their Eyes is a 2009 Argentine-Spanish crime drama film directed by Juan José Campanella. The film follows retired criminal court investigator Benjamin Esposito, who is haunted by a 25-year-old unsolved rape and murder case. As he attempts to uncover the truth,
#81
A Separation (2011)
A Separation (2011) is an Iranian drama film that follows the story of a married couple who are facing a difficult decision. Simin wants to leave Iran with her husband and daughter, while Nader refuses to leave his elderly father behind. The couple must separate in order to pursue their
#82
Amour (2012)
Amour (2012) is a French-language drama film directed by Michael Haneke. It follows the story of an elderly couple, Georges and Anne, as they face the trials and tribulations of old age. The couple's bond is tested when Anne suffers a stroke that leaves
#83
The Great Beauty (2013)
The Great Beauty (2013) is an Italian comedy-drama film directed by Paolo Sorrentino. Set in Rome, the film follows the life of Jep Gambardella, a 65-year-old journalist and socialite who, after attending a lavish party, begins to
#84
Ida (2013)
Ida is a 2013 Polish drama film directed by Paweł Pawlikowski and written by Pawlikowski and Rebecca Lenkiewicz. Set in Poland in 1962, the film follows a young novitiate nun, Anna, who is on the verge of taking her vows when she
#85
Son of Saul (2015)
Son of Saul is a 2015 Hungarian drama film directed by László Nemes. The story follows Saul Ausländer, a Jewish-Hungarian prisoner in Auschwitz during World War II, as he desperately tries to find a rabbi to give his son a proper burial. With the
#86
The Salesman (2016)
The Salesman (2016) is a gripping drama about a married couple whose lives are thrown into turmoil when the wife is assaulted in their new home. As the husband seeks revenge, he is forced to confront his own dark secrets and the consequences of his actions. With powerful performances and a gripping
#87
A Fantastic Woman (2017)
A Fantastic Woman is a 2017 Chilean drama film directed by Sebastián Lelio. The film follows Marina, a transgender woman whose life is thrown into turmoil after the death of her older boyfriend. As she struggles to cope with her grief and the discrimination she faces from her lover's family
#88
Roma (2018)
Roma is an Academy Award-winning 2018 Mexican drama film written and directed by Alfonso Cuarón. Set in 1970 and 1971, the film follows the life of a live-in housekeeper of a middle-class family, as they navigate the political turmoil of the period in Mexico
#89
Parasite (2019)
Parasite (2019) is a darkly comedic thriller from acclaimed South Korean director Bong Joon-ho. The film follows the Kim family, a poor family of four who become entangled in the lives of the wealthy Park family. As the Kims gradually infiltrate the Park family's
#90
The Lighthouse (2019)
The Lighthouse (2019) is a psychological horror film directed by Robert Eggers. Set in the late 19th century, the film follows two lighthouse keepers, Thomas Wake (Willem Dafoe) and Ephraim Winslow (Robert Pattinson), as they battle
#91
Uncut Gems (2019)
Uncut Gems (2019) is a thrilling crime drama starring Adam Sandler as Howard Ratner, a charismatic New York City jeweler always on the lookout for the next big score. When he makes a series of high-stakes bets that could lead to the windfall of a lifetime,
#92
The Farewell (2019)
The Farewell (2019) is a heartfelt drama about a Chinese-American family who must come to terms with their beloved matriarch's terminal illness. When the family discovers their grandmother has only a short time left to live, they decide to keep her in the dark and stage a wedding
#93
The Favourite (2018)
The Favourite (2018) is a dark comedy-drama set in the early 18th century. It follows the story of Sarah Churchill, Duchess of Marlborough, and her bitter rivalry with her cousin Abigail Masham for the affections of Queen Anne. The film
#94
Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri (2017)
Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri is a 2017 dark comedy-drama film written, directed, and produced by Martin McDonagh. The film follows a mother, Mildred Hayes (Frances McDormand), who, in an act of desperation, rents three billboards to call
#95
Manchester by the Sea (2016)
Manchester by the Sea is a 2016 American drama film written and directed by Kenneth Lonergan. The film follows Lee Chandler (Casey Affleck), a man who is forced to return to his hometown of Manchester-by-the-Sea, Massachusetts after his brother's death. While there
#96
Room (2015)
Room (2015) is a gripping drama about a mother and her five-year-old son who are trapped in a small room. The mother, Joy, must use her wit and courage to protect her son, Jack, from the dangers of the outside world. As the two attempt to
#97
The Imitation Game (2014)
The Imitation Game (2014) is a historical drama film based on the life of Alan Turing, the British mathematician, logician, cryptanalyst, and computer scientist who helped crack the Enigma code during World War II. Starring Benedict Cumberbatch, the film follows Turing's struggles
#98
12 Years a Slave (2013)
12 Years a Slave is a 2013 historical drama film based on the 1853 autobiography of the same name by Solomon Northup. The film follows Northup, a free black man from New York who is kidnapped and sold into slavery in the Deep South. It stars Chiwetel Ej
#99
Silver Linings Playbook (2012)
Silver Linings Playbook is a 2012 romantic comedy-drama film directed by David O. Russell. The film stars Bradley Cooper, Jennifer Lawrence, Robert De Niro, Jacki Weaver, Chris Tucker, and Julia Stiles. The story follows Pat Solitano, a former teacher
#100
The King's Speech (2010)
The King's Speech is a 2010 British historical drama film directed by Tom Hooper and written by David Seidler. The film tells the story of King George VI of the United Kingdom, who, to overcome a stammer, seeks help from an unorthodox speech therapist, Lionel Logue